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Secretary Austin's hospitalization raises concerns over transparency and national security

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Congress greenlights psychedelic treatment bill for active duty service members suffering from PTSD

The measure would allow superv ised clinical studies with active duty members. Psychedelic treatments for PTSD have found conservative supporters in the state for years.

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Members want $26 billion for programs the Pentagon didn’t seek - Roll Call

Add-ons being sought by members of Congress are often requested by contractors, universities or a far-flung Defense outpost.

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Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets - Roll Call Health Care

There is growing interest in Congress for approval of psychedelics as a treatment for those afflicted with PTSD and depression

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Biden aims for improved military relations with China when he meets with Xi

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to agree to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces

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The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs

U.S. officials say the number of suicides among members of the military and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year

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Analysis: Fight over Ukraine in CR was undercard - Roll Call

Congress’ decision to keep money for Ukraine out of the newly enacted continuing resolution was a warmup. The main event is yet to come.

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Defense Department awards $20.6 million to proposed nickel mines in Minnesota and Michigan

The Department of Defense has awarded $20.6 million to developers of the proposed Talon nickel mine in Minnesota under a program to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals

The Independent UK

‘Forever chemicals’ PFAS linked to testicular cancer in study of military personnel

The link between the chemicals and this cancer among service members had never directly been proven — until now.

Chicago Sun-Times

Military recruitment is down. Why don’t young Americans want to join?

A diminishing pool of Americans are eligible to join the Army, Navy, or Air Force. An even smaller pool want to.

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Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

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Gallagher advocates targeted approach to AI regulation - Roll Call

Rather than comprehensive legislation, Rep. Mike Gallagher wants targeted AI regulations that reach beyond the Defense Department.

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NDAA narrowly passes House after controversial amendment votes - Roll Call

The House narrowly passed its fiscal 2024 defense authorization after Republicans secured partisan amendments on hot-button social issues.

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House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts

The House has passed a sweeping defense bill that provides a pay raise for service members but strays from traditional military policy with Republicans add-ons blocking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care

WEKU

House passes defense bill mostly along party lines with culture war measures attached

What's normally a bipartisan piece of legislation has turned into a culture war battleground.

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HASC hold on DOD reprogramming draws ire of Colorado Dems - Roll Call

The dispute between Colorado and Alabama over where to put U.S. Space Command's headquarters has ensnared DOD reprogramming requests.

France 24

US drone strike kills IS group leader in Syria, says defence department

A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the Defense Department.

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US drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria, Defense Department says

The Defense Department says a U.S. drone strike has killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria

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Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now

The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine that it says could help its forces penetrate Russia's defensive lines, but that many nations have pledged not to use again due to risks to civilians

The Independent UK

Defense industry dollars flowed to a Democratic senator after he gained a key role on spending

Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is looking to win reelection in a race that could decide control of the Senate

The Independent UK

Alabama senator says Space Command prefers Huntsville for HQ, but command has no comment

Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville says the top general in charge of U.S. Space Command told him during a meeting Wednesday that Huntsville, not Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the preferred location for its new headquarters

Roll Call

Hawks worry about defense caps in debt limit deal - Roll Call

The debt limit deal would cap defense spending despite defense hawks in Congress calling for big increases to the Pentagon's budget.

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Hill-favored projects called defense budget’s ‘black hole’

WASHINGTON -- Congress directed the Pentagon to spend $12.2 billion in the current fiscal year on nearly 1,000 different “program increases” in the Defense spending bill’s research account alone, projects pushed by lawmakers that the Defense Department did not publicly request, according to a previously unpublicized database.

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Hill-favored projects called defense budget's 'black hole' - Roll Call

Member-driven increases to research projects within the Pentagon's budget have surged, with little scrutiny.

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